Christian Living

  • A Few Thoughts About Proverbs 1:1-7

    B1 General Instruction about wisdom B2 Chapter 1:1-7 Why study Proverbs? C1 Teaching—note the verbs—to D1 To know wisdom and instruction E1 Wisdom is knowing the facts and using and applying them in a godly way E2 Instruction is obtaining facts D2 To perceive words of understanding. Rote memory is not enough. We must…

  • A Few Thoughts on Colossians 1:9-14

    9 Also, for this reason, since we heard, we do not stop praying for you and asking that you might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding, 10 So that you may live for the Lord in a worthy manner pleasing in every way, being fruitful in…

  • Knowing the will of God

    A Few Thoughts About Colossians 1:9 Colossae is in the area of modern Turkey and was an important Roman city. Epaphras visited, preached, and started a church there (Colossians 1:7) in the early 60s A.D. It is one of the prison epistles. Paul was in near-by Ephesus at the time (Acts 19). Colossians 1:9…

  • A Few Thoughts About the devil Our Adversary

    1 Peter 5:8-11 in NKJV 1 Peter 5:8-11 WEL Be clear headed. Be alert, because your enemy, the Devil, like a roaring lion, walks around seeking whom he can devour. 9 Resist him, [be] immovable in the faith, realizing that the same kind of afflictions are being faced by your brothers who are in…

  • A Few Thoughts About Priorities

    Marriage Finance This is assuming that spouses are believers. Believers know the Gospel as follows B1 God’s law C1 God is THE King of all kings. C2 God has laws for His kingdom. C3 Summary is the 10 Commandments: Exodus 20:1-21 and Deuteronomy 5 B2 Disobedience C1 All disobey C2 All cannot earn salvation…

  • Why Are People So Angry?

    A post by Ray Comfort​​​​​​​ Facebook entry 12 February 15 “Ray in your own opinion, why are people so angry?” Matty Branagh The above question was asked in reference to the thousands of abusive comments on this and other Christian sites (most of which don’t get by our moderators). The Internet, Hollywood, TV, magazines,…

  • A Few Thoughts About Lying

    What is truth? B1 Truth is reality. If I hit my thumb with a hammer, it hurts. That is the truth. B2 Articles: C1 Truth as a philosophy. You can find much here at Sanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy and search for truth. This is the link. C2 From a Christian viewpoint, Thomas Aquinas wrote…

  • A Few Thoughts About Raising Children Part 2

    Part 1 Time The importance of time B1 Doing things with children. C1 There are 2 extremes one to be overprotective and the other to be neglectful. C2 We need moderation. B2 Involving children in life’s situations and problems B3 How to Really Love Your Child B4 There is a difference between so-called quality…

  • A Few Thoughts About Raising Children Part 1

    Psalm 127:3 NKJV Behold, children [are] a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb [is] a reward. Links are not necessarily endorsed. Always be cautious. Parents Responsibility Parents have a responsibility to raise their children. As much is humanly possible, we are B1 To teach them the Scriptures and the Christian faith…

  • How to Deal with Different Opinions

    Devotional Notes Romans 14   B1 What does this mean? C1 God’s Rules in Relationships with Our Christian Brother and Sister D1 Verse 1 Regarding Food E1 The passage teaches the difference between conviction and opinion. Conviction= “I must not eat.” Opinion= “I can eat unless it damages my fellow Christian’s faith.” E2 Conviction…